National Teachers Hall of Fame
October 2025
November 11, 2025
Thursday, November 20th Join us for the Annual Auction
There are several ways to join us and even bid on items no matter where you are in the world!
On Thursday, November 20, 2025 6:05pm central time you can easily watch from home at KVOE.com (just click on the video below), or listen live on KVOE AM 1400 or 96.9 FM.
✨ American Education Week Special Offer! ✨
From November 15–23, NTHF Inductees and NNSTOY members can secure exclusive early-bird pricing for the National Teachers Hall of Fame Education Summit — “Celebrating Our Profession, Inspiring Our Future” June 29-July 1 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort, Walt Disney World® Resort, Orlando, FL
Hotel + Summit Registration for only $999!
This package includes 3 nights of hotel accommodations, full conference registration, and group meals. Even better—if you submit a presentation proposal that’s later selected, we’ll refund the difference in your registration. It’s truly a win/win opportunity!
Use promo code EMPORIA at checkout to unlock this incredible deal. https://www.pegasussprings.org/nthf-education-summit-2026-registration/
(General attendees pay $1,030 for hotel + $395 for registration, and Disney’s regular hotel rate alone for these dates exceeds $2,200!)
Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and celebrate with your colleagues in one of the most inspiring settings imaginable.
👉 Mark your calendar for November 15–23 and register early to save big!
Important Dates
• Submission Deadline: December 15, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: January 16, 2026
• Summit Dates: June 29 – July 1, 2026
Presentation Formats
• General Session Addresses (plenary sessions, inspirational and forward-looking)
• Breakout Sessions (interactive 60–75 minute workshops or panels)
• Spotlight Talks (15 minute, high-impact presentations focused on a single idea or practice)
Proposals
We welcome proposals that align with the Summit’s mission of Celebrating Our Profession, Inspiring Our Future and that fit into one or more of these focus areas:
- Learning and Teaching
- Student Success and Well-Being
- Leadership and Culture
Proposals should include:
1. Title of Session
2. Presenter(s) Information – name, role, organization, brief bio
3. Abstract (150–200 words) – a clear description of your presentation
4. Intended Audience (teachers, administrators, students, etc.)
5. Learning Outcomes – what participants will take away
6. Format – keynote, breakout, or spotlight
7. Connection to Focus Areas – how your session contributes to Summit themes
How to Submit
Submit your proposal electronically at https://nthf.org/call-for-proposals-education-summit-2026/
Questions may be directed to:
Maddie Fennell
NTHF Executive Director
mfennell@emporia.edu
Presenters selected to share their expertise at the Summit will receive access to our special presenter package. This package is $599 and includes 3 nights of hotel accommodations at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort, full conference registration, and group meals. Presenters not needing hotel accomodations will be offered free registration.
Congratulations Michael Dunlea Class of 2025
Michael was named a Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program Fellow. Michael is currently a 2nd grade teacher and when asked about what this achievement means to him he replied, "Embracing global competencies and always looking to learn is one way to help prepare our students to be leaders of positive change on a global stage." Michael is our first Inductee in the News!
Inductees in the News
We’d love to hear from you! Share a story about yourself or an inductee you know, and we’ll feature it in an upcoming NTHF newsletter. Our inductees are doing incredible things every day, and we want to celebrate that—but we need your help to shine the spotlight.
👉 Use our submission form at https://forms.gle/i6vuTQ7U2XGDXtfW7—we can’t wait to share it!
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